Edinburgh man sentenced to 10 years in jail after £300,000 vehicle theft spree
John Callaghan, 28, was sentenced to 10 years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh
An Edinburgh man has been jailed for 10 years after stealing around £329,000 worth of vehicles across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Forth Valley.
John Callaghan, 28, pleaded guilty to 29 offences at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison at the same court on Thursday, November 5.
His offences included theft, housebreaking, possession of weapons, misuse of drugs and dangerous driving.
The vehicle thefts took place over a period of five months, between December 2024 and April 2025, targeting areas across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Forth Valley.
Callaghan was arrested and charged after being stopped by police officers in Edinburgh on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Detective Inspector Alan Sharp said: “Callaghan carried out a significant number of crimes over a period of months and will now face the consequences of his actions.
“This sentence is another example of the incredible hard work and dedication by detectives, specialist officers and partners across the country to bring those responsible to justice.
“Police Scotland remains committed to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and its national strategy.”